Greetings from Amazon.com Delivers Christian Music Editor, Mike McGonigal FEATURED IN THIS E-MAIL: * New and Notable: Big Tent Revival, Gary Chapman, Twila Paris, Third Day, and Keith Staten * Free Digital Download: Father Stan Fortuna * Celebrate Christ at Amazon.com's Christian Superstore * Bible Shopping? Try BibleFinder! * Our Customers Recommend: "Llegar a Ti" by Jaci Velasquez * Editor's Choice: "Mountain High... Valley Low" by Yolanda Adams NEW AND NOTABLE *************** "Choose Life" Big Tent Revival http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00001IVLL/entertainmentsit When every album you release earns a Grammy nomination, your track record isn't too shabby. Unsurprisingly, Big Tent Revival's fourth recording, "Choose Life," is another giant leap forward for this quintet with the Midas touch. You can't help but get caught up in the feel-good, bouncy flow of rockers like "Livin' Off Your Love" and "Fill Me with Your Spirit." Yet the group can change pacing, as with the title track, a poignant ballad, and the softly melodic "This Is the Word of God." It's safe to say this is the band's finest hour. "Outside" Gary Chapman http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00001OH6O/entertainmentsit Following a year of public scrutiny and marital upheaval, "Outside" finds Gary Chapman reflecting on shortcomings, yearning for solidity, and reaching for faith in spiritual healing. His most personal record, this collection features the originals "Learning to Love," a brave statement of loss, forgiveness, and brotherly communion, and "Nothing Without You," an anthem of redevotion to God's higher purpose. But it is "Hold On," dedicated to his three young children, that most eloquently communicates the all-important love of both one's earthly and Heavenly Father. "True North" Twila Paris http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00001IVLC/entertainmentsit On this superb CD, hymn writer Twila Paris celebrates her 20 years in contemporary Christian music with a host of talented pals. This subtle, pleasing music--made with members of Out of the Grey and Jars of Clay, and coarranged by Charlie Peacock--is pure Twila, full of devotional praise and bursting with joyous melody. "Time" Third Day http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JYAC/entertainmentsit It's hard to escape your roots, especially when you've grown up in the South. For Third Day, it's never been truer than on "Time," the band's third release and the first to openly embrace their Southern rock tradition. While producer Monroe Jones coaxes a somewhat softer-sounding Third Day in this pleasing effort, the band still rocks hard. "Took My Place," for instance, is a Southern- fried rave-up powered by the guitars of Mark Lee and Bruce Avery and paced by the gritty vocals of Mac Powell. "Time" captures a band maturing and owning up to both its spiritual and musical legacy. "Glory in the House" Keith Staten http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000IMYP/entertainmentsit As an urban praise and worship leader, Staten's agile lead vocals combine with a phenomenal choir plus guitar, drums, bass, keyboard, and scratches, making for one heck of an exuberant listening experience. Staten and crew embody spiritual vitality, from the blues-banishing hip-hop gospel of "More of Your Glory" to the bouncy "I Love to Be in Your Presence" and the booming staccato beats of "Ancient of Days." The joyous closer, "God Is the Strength of My Heart," even utilizes an edified funk lick borrowed from Prince. FREE DIGITAL DOWNLOAD: FATHER STAN FORTUNA ****************************************** Download the track "Kumbaya" from Father Stan Fortuna's album "Sacro Song" for free, exclusively at Amazon.com! This is not your mother's "Kumbaya"--Father Fortuna mixes heavy-duty trumpet and dope beats with a righteous evangelistic message. Catholic priest and member of the order of Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in New York City, Father Fortuna is a renowned recording artist and this is his first Christian hip-hop disc. It's the bomb. Christian & Gospel CELEBRATE CHRIST AT AMAZON.COM'S CHRISTIAN SUPERSTORE ***************************************************** Don't forget to visit our Christian Superstore! Find your favorite Christian books, Bibles, music, videos, toys and games, e-cards, and more in our dedicated Christian environment. Christian & Gospel BIBLE SHOPPING? TRY BIBLEFINDER! ******************************** With more than a dozen translations, the bestselling book of all time can also be the most difficult to buy. Amazon.com helps you choose with BibleFinder, a handy comparison chart detailing the distinctive features of each particular version. Christian & Gospel OUR CUSTOMERS RECOMMEND: "LLEGAR A TI" ************************************** "Llegar a Ti" Jaci Velasquez http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00001IVO6/entertainmentsit A customer raves: "Just what the Christian music industry needed, a counterpart for the Latin explosion. 'Con Tu Amor' and 'Junto a Mi' are the best [songs], along with 'Manatiales de Caricias'--[it's] Latin music at it's finest, while not selling out her Christian viewpoint. The door is open for music like this; there are millions of Latin Christians waiting for this style of music representing our faith." EDITOR'S CHOICE: "MOUNTAIN HIGH... VALLEY LOW" ********************************************** "Mountain High... Valley Low" Yolanda Adams http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00001QEMB/entertainmentsit Yolanda Adams is without a doubt the next queen of gospel soul. For 10 years, this brilliant singer has treated fans to more than a few revelations; but on "Mountain High... Valley Low," her vocal chords sprout wings and soar straight into your soul. "Mountain High" might incorporate hip-hop and jazz elements, but Adams does not pander. Her strong songs are never less than graceful, sublime, and stupendous. ****** You'll find more great music, articles, and interviews in Amazon.com's Christian & Gospel Music section at Christian & Gospel
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